Holland Harper LLP receptionist reaches for the sky with charity jump

7th February 2023

 

UPDATE: Due to unforeseen circumstances, Sarah has been forced to postpone the jump until July. 

 

Sarah King from Battle, East Sussex, based chartered accountants Holland Harper LLP is planning a scary parachute jump to raise funds for the St. Michael’s Hospice in St. Leonards-on-Sea. Her tandem jump takes place on 19th April 2023 at the aerodrome in Headcorn, Kent.

 

The jump is Sarah’s latest adventure to raise funds for the hospice that looked after her mother, Alma Mann, through at home care during the final weeks of her life.

 

Sarah explains: “She was a fantastic mum and granny, and she was taken away from us far too soon. During those last few weeks, the help we received from St. Michael’s Hospice was invaluable. It was obviously a very distressing period for my family, but the help they gave allowed mum to stay at home for as long as possible.

 

“Last year, I was Miss March in the ‘nude’ calendar created by the Battle Theatrical Society, which was sponsored by Holland Harper LLP. After a difficult period, this was a very empowering experience for me and so, as I turn 50 this year, I wanted to do something that would not only mark the occasion but also raise funds for a fabulous charity. A parachute jump seemed like the ideal solution. It represents the start of my new life and I know my mum would be extremely proud, although perhaps a bit concerned about the parachute not opening.”

 

Sarah has set up a JustGiving page to raise funds for the hospice. All donations will go to directly to the charity as Sarah is paying for the training and the jump herself.

 

Donation here.

 

St. Michael’s Hospice offers a range of services to support patients and their families in the Hastings and Rother region come to terms with dying, death and loss. They provide both in-patient beds and at home services, alongside expert wellbeing and bereavement support.

 

Click here to learn more about St. Michael’s Hospice. 

 

About Holland Harper LLP

Holland Harper LLP is a long-established chartered accountancy firm based in the East Sussex town of Battle. It provides high quality advice and support to businesses and individuals involved in a wide range of industries – from agriculture and construction to manufacturing and retail. In addition to general accountancy and tax and audit services, they provide support to businesses looking to expand, including integrated business strategies, access to corporate finance and specialist tax advice. Learn more about Holland Harper LLP: www.hollandharper.co.uk

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